In this Maastricht City Guide find all the tips from Your Little Black Book for a perfect city trip of a day, night or weekendIn this Burgundian city in the south of the Netherlands, you'll almost feel like you're abroad! What makes this city so appealing is that you can easily explore its various neighborhoods on foot. Whether you're looking for a romantic weekend getaway, delicious food, or some serious shopping, Maastricht has it all. 

Top 10 Fine Boutique Hotels // Maastricht City Guide

A successful city break starts with a great hotel. There are few hotels in Maastricht we haven't stayed at yet. I'll list our favorite boutique hotels so you can choose the one that best suits your budget and personal taste.

1) Maison Haas Hustinx & Spa 2) Fitz Roy Urban Hotel 3) The Dutch 4) The SocialHub 5) Buitenplaats Vaeshartelt (also affordable via Tui (to be booked) 6) British 7) Cousins ​​Boutique Hotel 8) Hotel Monastere 9) Townhouse Hotel 10) Maby City Center Prefer an apartment? Then Dormio recommended!

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Best restaurants // Maastricht City Guide

Aan good restaurants in Maastricht no shortage. After every visit to this culinary city we come home with a laundry list of new hotspots and tips to share with you. From coffee to lunch and a drink For dinner, Maastricht has great restaurants for every budget. There are plenty of cozy, typically Maastricht cafes where you can enjoy a drink. And have you ever been to Café Chiek eaten? A must and a household name in the city! Enjoy an extensive meal at one of the fine dining restaurants and there is no shortage of Michelin stars in Maastricht either. Do you like Italian foodThen you're in the right place in Maastricht! 

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Fun things to do // Maastricht City Guide

Chances are you'll be spending a weekend in Maastricht enjoying delicious food and shopping. But sometimes it's nice to have something fun planned as well. For example, if you're in the city for a weekend with family or friends, a bachelor/bachelorette party, or with kids. Activities that will get you to know Maastricht in no time and are fun to do with a group include: foodtour, bike tour, beer tasting, city ​​escape game of city ​​walk.

And did you know that it is also great fun to visit Maastricht in December during the Magical Maastricht Christmas market? Read the extended blog here >>

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Shopping & Stores // Maastricht City Guide

Note to self: take more shopping trips to Maastricht! Why? Maastricht has all the big-name chains, but also lots of lovely smaller boutiques. All within walking distance! If you travel to Maastricht by train, the shopping begins in the Wyck district, which takes you from the station to the city center via the Sint-Servaas Bridge. Fun fact: I lived for a while on the quayside, which you see when you walk over the bridge toward the city center. Side streets with some great shops in the center include Heggenstraat and Minckelersstraat. Rainy? Maastricht has two indoor shopping malls: Entre Deux and Mosae Forum.

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